Cheshire, the oldest British cheese, is moist, slightly salty, and "white" or
orange ("red") in colour. A semi-firm cows' milk cheese, Cheshire is
loosely-textured and crumbly. There is no difference in taste between the white
and red varieties. Cheshire is mild when young, acquiring a more pronounced tang
with age. An excellent all-purpose cheese, its flavour makes it especially
delicious in omelets and soufflés.